So Sad To See SA’s Best And Oldest University Decaying By The Day [Images]
The university has been through a lot over the last few years, which is clearly visibly on campus.
Other South African Universities Are Catching Up To Wits And UCT In Global Rankings
Even though these institutions are still ahead of others in South Africa, their rankings haven’t improved much and even slipped a bit, allowing others to rise up.
Tuesday Morning Spice
The man who paints trees to combat bark stripping, Hundreds of Venus flytraps stolen from conservation land, Kimberley has lost it’s sparkle, and Cape Town projects still halted as mafias intimidate contractors.
Stellenbosch PhD Student Bags Prestigious Social Impact Prize With Lifesaving Device
Etuket developed a device to measure blood loss after childbirth, which could significantly improve healthcare in understaffed hospitals.
Thursday Morning Spice
Japan gets a new island after undersea volcano erupts, Hollywood actors reach deal with studios to end strike, Man crushed to death by robot that mistook him for a box, ‘The Simpsons’ no longer includes gag of Homer strangling Bart, and MPs shrug off scathing UCT report.
Do South African Universities Produce Billionaires?
There are 52 African-born billionaires globally, of whom only 23 still live on African soil.
The Best University In South Africa Improved 64 Places Since The Previous Ranking
This university jumped ahead 64 places since the previous edition of the rankings, ensuring it doesn’t lose its top spot to any other South African institution.
Thursday Morning Spice
Meghan and Harry in horror Paparazzi car chase, Fans repulsed by Johnny Depp’s teeth, Church pastor dies in a hail of bullets, and 3 Children found in Amazon jungle after plane crash.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Vice-Chancellor Phakeng’s R12m Golden Handshake, Putin blames everyone else for bloodshed, Cape Town paddler crosses Atlantic, Clifton apartment up in flames, Solar flare warning, eVtol racing is here, Flooding in the Vaal, and High Court grants CoCT permission to remove tent cities.
Tuesday Morning Spice
Reeva Steenkamp’s parents appose parole, China uses military lasers against Philippines, Researchers unlock secret to slow down aging, Russia on the offensive, Turkey death toll up to 35 000, UCT shutdown again, Cape Town mayor tells Russian military ship to p*@# off and a complete list of what government has done since State Of Disaster was declared.
The Beauty Of Online Education Is The Speed At Which It Can Evolve
At UCT Online High School, they’re constantly working hard at making things better for their learners and guardians.
Latest Global University Rankings Is Good News For UCT
Out of the 1 000 universities deemed the best in the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities, nine are here in South Africa.
Comparing Fees For UCT, Wits, Stellies, And Other SA Universities
Best-case scenario, your kid gets a full scholarship because they’re a prodigy. For the rest, it’s going to be a pricey ride.
Friday Morning Spice
Students shut down UCT. Elon deletes Hitler tweet. Kate Moss mortified by rehab drama. F1’s Masi verdict. EC kid kills dad’s killer.
UCT Online High School Has Its First Director And Principal
In July this year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) launched an online high school, and in doing so became the first university on the African continent to extend its expertise and impact to the secondary schooling market.
UCT Is Looking To Hire 300 New Staff Members For Its New Online High School Venture
The University of Cape Town, in partnership with Cape Town-based education technology company Valenture Institute, is currently hiring for a ton of positions in their new online high school.
SA’s Best Universities, Ranked
The Centre for World University Rankings has released the latest rankings, with 13 South African institutions featuring in the top 2 000 globally.
“Horror And Helplessness” – Latest On UCT Library’s Fire Damage [Videos]
Sunday’s footage of the library engulfed in flames was shared far and wide, and the heartbreaking task of assessing the damage continues.
This Company Is Causing SA Universities To Face Mass Cheating Problems
Hundreds of Wits students are alleged to have used an increasingly popular online tool to cheat, and it’s a problem familiar to institutions around the world.
UCT Lecturer’s ‘Hitler Committed No Crime’ Comments Haven’t Gone Down Well
During a pre-recorded lecture with first-year UCT students, Lwazi Lushaba, a lecturer in the department of political studies, said he didn’t believe Hitler had committed any crime.
The Rankings Are Out – SA’s Top Five Universities
US News and World Report has published the world university rankings for 2021, if you’re keen to see whether or not you have bragging rights.
These SA Universities Cracked The World’s Top 500
In a study evaluating more than 1 500 universities across 93 countries, with the largest and most diverse assessment of universities worldwide, one SA university stands out from the crowd.
SA Researcher Enjoys His Coffee With Penguins And Seals [Video]
If you’re spending a year studying life on a remote island, you’re going to need some excellent coffee to keep you going.
SA’s Top 13 Universities Ranked
13 universities in South Africa feature on the 2019 list of the top 2 000 universities in the world.
Should UCT Have Apologised For Their Halloween-Costumed Exam Invigilators?
Some students were upset after a couple of exam invigilators at the University of Cape Town decided to dress up for Halloween.
Well, Well, Well… SA’s Number One University Announced
In a study that evaluates 1 250 universities across 75 countries, and in the largest and most comprehensive assessment of research universities worldwide, one SA university sits pretty.
Much Excitement As UCT Creates World’s First Human Urine Building Brick
The University of Cape Town’s Engineering department has unveiled the world’s first ‘bio brick’, made from ‘liquid gold’.
Local Startup Dropping R10 000 From Rooftop On UCT Campus Today [Video]
Whilst the exact details will only be released 10 minutes before the drop takes place, we know that DigsConnect are throwing R10 000 from a roof on UCT’s Upper Campus.
UCT Lecturer In Hot Water After Truly Disturbing Facebook Posts
Arthur Mabentsela is facing a disciplinary hearing at UCT, after he posted on Facebook that he has considered raping his two-year-old daughter.
Chumani Maxwele’s Latest Protest Took Place During His Graduation Ceremony [Video]
Chumani Maxwele has made quite a name for himself with his protests, and on Friday he once again caused a stir during a graduation ceremony.